Free Functional Skills Maths Level 2 in Rotherham. Classes run at Dearne Valley College. Daytime sessions run part-time over 18 weeks, so you can fit study around other commitments. This level 2 functional skills maths course covers the maths skills employers ask for: working with numbers, measures, data, and problem-solving in everyday contexts. A Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Certificate is the recognised GCSE maths equivalent. When employers ask for GCSE maths or equivalent, this qualification meets that requirement. You'll have an initial assessment to confirm the level is right for you.
Who this course is for
The course is designed for entrants to roles in which they want to develop their stills, progression and/or career opportunities. Please see the RNN Group course website for further information and advice.
What you will learn
You'll work with whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
You'll use ratios and proportions to solve practical problems.
You'll interpret and compare data from charts, tables, and graphs.
You'll calculate with measures including length, weight, volume, and time.
You'll apply maths to real-world situations such as budgeting and planning.
You'll identify and check solutions using estimation and reasoning.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Dearne Valley College. Learning is through tutor-led teaching, practice exercises, and worked examples. Assessment is by a written external exam set and marked by City and Guilds. You must pass the exam to earn the Certificate. There is no coursework component for the Level 2 qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Dearne Valley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Administrator: many roles require GCSE maths or equivalent
Customer service advisor: numerical tasks are part of most customer-facing roles
Accounts assistant: entry-level finance work often requires Level 2 maths
Healthcare support worker: medication calculations and record-keeping require solid numeracy
Retail supervisor: stock control and cash handling need confident maths
Teaching assistant: supporting pupils with maths requires this level as a minimum
Warehouse operative: picking, packing, and inventory roles use everyday maths
What you could study next
With a Functional Skills Maths Level 2 Certificate, you can move into a wide range of further study.
Level 3 qualifications in your chosen subject area, many of which require Level 2 maths as an entry condition.
BTEC or vocational Diplomas at Level 3 in areas such as business, health and social care, or engineering.
Apprenticeships at Level 3, where Level 2 maths is a standard entry requirement.
Access to Higher Education Diplomas, which lead to university study.
